¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party with Carlos Xavier Salsa Band
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La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
First BAILA of 2025! Friday, February 21st, 2024 • Doors open at 7:30 PM
Join us for the first BAILA of the 2025 season, a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and community! We’re bringing live Salsa with Carlos Xavier Salsa Band, gender-inclusive Salsa & Bachata dance classes, and dedicated dance floors for Salsa and Bachata lovers. This is a welcoming, vibrant space to connect, dance, and celebrate together.
What to Expect:
BAILA is your community dance party that welcomes all!
- Free, Gender-Inclusive Salsa & Bachata Classes with In Lak’ech Dance Academy (no experience or partner needed)
- Live Salsa music by Carlos Xavier Salsa Band.
- Two dance floors: Ritmos Tropicales with DJ José Ruíz and El Colmado de la Bachata with DJ Ron.
- Delicious bites from Los Cilantros Mexican restaurant
- Fundraising Bar: Every drink supports La Peña’s community programs
Tickets:
- $15 – Super Early Bird
- $20/person – Group Rate (4+ tickets)
- $25 – General Pre-Sale
- $30 – At the Door
- La Peña Members: Use your member code at checkout for free entry!
Join Our Volunteer Community
Volunteer at BAILA to help create a safer, inclusive space for all! Enjoy free entry, complimentary food and refreshments, and connect with our community. Click here to sign up to volunteer!
La Peña is a Safer Dance Space Member: Building an Empowering Dance Space with Consent Culture
Visit our event page to learn more about creating an inclusive dance environment that supports gender diversity, is LGBTQIA+ affirming, and welcomes all ages.
Getting to La Peña
- Public Transit: The 18 bus line stops directly across the street (Shattuck & Woolsey), and Ashby BART is just two blocks away.
- Parking: Free street parking is available, or park at the Ashby BART station for a fee.
- Bike-Friendly: Bike racks are available outside the venue.
Accessibility
- La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.
- Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community.. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space.
- Restrooms are all-gender
We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone. If you have any specific needs or questions about accessibility, contact us in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Email us at info@lapena.org
La Peña Membership
Become a La Peña member today! Members enjoy free entry to BAILA and other perks. Learn more: lapena.org/members
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $15*
